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2010 ADA Definition
Disability: Disability means, with respect to an individual, a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more of the major life activities of such individual; a record of such an impairment; or being regarded as having such an impairment.
(1) The phrase physical or mental impairment means – (i) Any physiological disorder or condition, cosmetic disfigurement, or anatomical loss affecting one or more of the following body systems: neurological; musculoskeletal; special sense organs; respiratory, including speech organs; cardiovascular; reproductive; digestive; genitourinary; hemic and lymphatic; skin; and endocrine; (ii) Any mental or psychological disorder such as mental retardation, organic brain syndrome, emotional or mental illness, and specific learning disabilities; (iii) The phrase physical or mental impairment includes, but is not limited to, such contagious and noncontagious diseases and conditions as orthopedic, visual, speech, and hearing impairments, cerebral palsy, epilepsy, muscular dystrophy, multiple sclerosis, cancer, heart disease, diabetes, mental retardation, emotional illness, specific learning disabilities, HIV disease (whether symptomatic or asymptomatic), tuberculosis, drug addiction, and alcoholism; (iv) The phrase physical or mental impairment does not include homosexuality or bisexuality.
(2) The phrase major life activities means functions such as caring for one´s self, performing manual tasks, walking, seeing, hearing, speaking, breathing, learning, and working.
(3) The phrase has a record of such an impairment means has a history of, or has been misclassified as having, a mental or physical impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities.
(4) The phrase is regarded as having an impairment means – (i) Has a physical or mental impairment that does not substantially limit major life activities but that is treated by a private entity as constituting such a limitation; (ii) Has a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits major life activities only as a result of the attitudes of others toward such impairment; or (iii) Has none of the impairments defined in paragraph (1) of this definition but is treated by a private entity as having such an impairment.
(5) The term disability does not include – (i) Transvestism, transsexualism, pedophilia, exhibitionism, voyeurism, gender identity disorders not resulting from physical impairments, or other sexual behavior disorders; (ii) Compulsive gambling, kleptomania, or pyromania; or (iii) Psychoactive substance use disorders resulting from current illegal use of drugs.
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Massena Independent Living Center, Inc. (MILC) - Massena, NY
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Blue Ridge Independent Living Center (BRILC) - Roanoke and Christianburg, VA
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Advocates for Access - Peoria Heights, IL
Advocates for Access is managed by and for people with disabilities....
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Suncoast Center for Independent Living - Sarasota, FL
About Us A non profit organization providing services to people with disabilities within Sarasota and Manatee Counties....
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San Antonio Independent Living Services (SAILS) - San Antonio, TX
Our Mission To advocate for the rights and empowerment of the people with disABILITIES and to provide needed services to people with disABILITIES in order to increase their self-determination...
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Access to Independence - Escondiodo, San Diego, Calexico, CA
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Center for Independent Living of Central Pennsylvania (CILCP) - Camp Hill, PA
Your Living Well with a Disability (LWWD) Provider and Advocacy Organization!...
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League of Human Dignity - Lincoln, Omaha, and Norfolk, NE
We at the League of Human Dignity are concerned with the rights and quality of life of people with disabilities....
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Independent Living, Inc. - Monticello, Newburgh, Middletown, NY
Since 1987, Independent Living, Inc. has served as a common voice for persons with disabilities living in our community....
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Linking Employment, Abilities and Potential (LEAP) - Cleveland, OH
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14 CFR Parts 382 and 399; 49 CFR Part 27 - Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability in Air Travel: Accessibility of Web Sites and Automated Kiosks at U.S. Airports
For the reasons set forth in the preamble, the Department amends 14 CFR parts 382 and 399 as follows: Title 14—Aeronautics and Space Part 382 Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability...
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Voices for Independence (VFI) - Erie, PA
They wanted to provide independent living supports and services that are consumer driven, and responsive to and respectful of people with disabilities....
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Utah Independent Living Center (UILC) -Salt Lake City, UT
Staff members with disabilities play an important role in the delivery of independent living services....
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ADA Legacy Project
The mission of The ADA Legacy Project is to honor the contributions of people with disabilities and their allies by: preserving the history of the disability rights movement; celebrating...
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49 CFR Part 27 - Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability in Programs or Activities Receiving Federal Financial Assistance (with amendments issued through Aug. 2015)
Title 49: Transportation PART 27—NONDISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OF DISABILITY IN PROGRAMS OR ACTIVITIES RECEIVING FEDERAL FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AGENCY: Office of the Secretary (OST)...
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Ocean State Center for Independent Living (OSCIL) - Warwick, RI
OSCIL is a designated location for “The Point,” RI’s Aging & Disability Resource Center (ADRC), offering information on disability resources as well as being a satellite walk-in site...
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Southwest Center for Independent Living (SCIL) - Springfield, MO
Who We Serve SCIL serves all persons with disabilities regardless of gender, age, race, income or disability type and offers services in these southwest Missouri counties: Christian,...
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Progess Center for Independent Living - Forest Park, Blue Island, IL
Progress Center is a: Community-based, non-profit, non residential, service and advocacy organization, operated for people with disabilities...
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MOCEANS Center for Independent Living, Inc. - Long Branch and Toms River, NJ
We are a private 501c3 nonprofit promoting the civil rights and inclusion of all people with disabilities since 1989. ...
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Tri Lakes Center for Independent Living (TLCIL) - Saranac Lake, NY
Incorporated in 2006, the Tri-Lakes Center for Independent Living serves people with disabilities and their families, as well as businesses and organizations in Tri-Lakes Region of Upstate...
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Vermont Center for Independent Living (VCIL) - Montpelier, Burlington, Morrisville, Bennington, Brattleboro, Newport, and Rutland, VT
of Vermonters with disabilities....
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AccessAbility
AccessAbility promotes the full integration of people with disabilities in their communities. We strive to empower people with disabilities to realize their full potential. ...
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Empower TN - Nashville, TN
Our Mission We promote opportunities for people with disabilities to strive for greater independence....
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ACCESS to Independence, Inc. - Madison, WI
Madison, WI ACCESS to Independence, Inc. is a non-profit, consumer controlled Independent Living Center (ILC) that provides an array of services to people of all ages with all types of disabilities...
